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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-04-24, Page 8 (2)Page 8 Times -Advocate, April 24, 1975 Officers installed for Granton WI By MRS. E. SUMMERS Mrs. Clifford McRobert was the hostess for the April meeting of the Women's Institute, Mrs. Donald Robson, president, was in the chair and conducted the business. As this was the annual meeting, the roll call was answered by the payment of fees. Reports were read from the executive, and various con- veners. The treasurer's report was very gratifying. The year had been a very successful one financially. Mrs. E. Summers presented a proposed slate of officers from the nominating -committee. This was accepted, and the new executive was elected and in- stalled by Mrs. Geo. Wilson, Hon. Pres. The following officers will be the executive for 1975-1976: Honorary preisdnet, Mrs. George Wilson; past president, Mrs. Norman Riddell; president. Mrs. Donald Roloson; first vice president, Mrs. Gordon Dann: second vice president, Mrs. Percy Hodgins; secretary treasurer, Mrs. Clarence Lewis; assistant treasurer, Mrs. Elmer Summers; district director. Mrs. Norman Riddell; alternate. Mrs. Elmer Summers: public relations officer. Mrs. Percy Hodgins; Tweedsmuir history curator, MIrs. George Wilson; branch directors. Mrs. Austin Hobbs, Miss M. McNaughton and Mrs. Hamilton Hodgins; Sun- shine. Mrs. C. MlcRobert and Mrs. H. Hodgins; pianist. Mrs. Lois • Herbert; press reporter, Mrs. Clarence Lewis; auditors, Mrs. Cecil Bowman and Mrs. Norman Riddell. During the business it was decided to have a booth at an auction sale on May 3. Delegates were named for the district annual meeting May 6. Following the singing of the Institute Grace the conveners Miss M. McNaughton and Mrs. C. Bryan assisted the hostess Medway euchre club The Medway Euchre Club met at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Summers on Monday, April 14. Prize winners were: for the ladies, Mrs. Jean Donley, high score: lone hands, Mrs. James Kerr: Mrs: Carmen Hodgins, low score. For the men, Austin Hobbs. high score; Clifford McRobert, lone hands; and Chester McComb. low score. Mrs. Earle Middleton and Mrs. Carmen Hodgins assisted the lliostess is serving lunch.• 4-H The seventh and final meeting of the yeasterners "Let's Bake ADAMS Heating & Cooling • Heating Systems of All Types INSTALLED, MODERNIZED and MAINTAINED • General Sheet Metal Work • Air Conditioning • Humidifiers • Ventilation 235-2187 133 Huron St. East, Exeter Bread club was held at the home of leader Mrs. Micheal O'Shea at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 14. The meeting opened with each member receiving a paper containing questions that had to be answered by guessing the calorie rank. Sandy Rogers and Ann Garrett demonstrated how to make fluffy dutch mini -cakes which originated in Holland. The roll call was answered by the 12 girls present "Name a use for bread other than toast or sandwiches". Members were asked to have their books and files completed and handed in by April 20. A background was set up to display the book covers for Achievement Day May 3. Explorer news The Explorer group deserve a lot of credit for the industrious way they worked to prepare for their "Penny Sale and Bazaar" to aid the Bunny Bundle fund. also for their enthusiasm in operating the sale. By the number of people who attended, and the interest shown, the venture proved a great success. Most of the articles in the penny sale were made by the girls themselves. They included art. needlecraft, crochet, and all kinds of knick-knacks. The Bazaar table articles, home baking. etc.. were donated by interested friends. Credit not only goes to the girls themselves but to their leaders Mrs. Robert Harloff, Mrs. John Drost and Mrs. Martin Vanderminen. Church news Keith Rameshwar, a high school teacher from Forest, Ontario, was in charge of the worship at the United Church on Sunday. Mr. Rameshwar has been accepted as a candidate by the Middlesex Presbytery for the ministry. He is a native of Trinadad and is a dynamic and inspirational speaker. His sermon was taken from the Gospel of St. Mark 8:27. The children's story was entitled "A letter to God". Flowers were placed in the Church last week in memory of Mr. Wm. Cook, by the family. • Anglican Church news In the absence of Rev. R. N. Savary, David Willis layman of the Anglican Church in Mitchell conducted the service at. St. Thomas Anglican Church on Sunday. Mr. Willis' message was "Feed my sheep" in reference to the tragedies all over the world, relating to the hungry countries and war. Granton winner Mrs. Garfield Garrett. of Granton, has won a 5200 prize in a Standard Brands contest. She will be presented with her prize Friday at 11 a.m. at the Richard Kloss Red and White store in Granton. A representative from Standard Brands will be making the presentation. - The prize will consist of $100 worth of Standard Brands products and 5100 worth of food products of Mrs. Garrett's choice. Personals Harold Talbot and Mr. & Mrs. Craig Day. Ballymote spent the weekend before last. as guests of Mrs. Ester Kennedy, Orangeville. sister of Mrs. Day and Mr. Talbot. The visit in- cluded a joint celebration hohoring the members of the family with birthdays in April, namely, Mrs. Kennedy, her daughter. Lois Summerville, granddaughter Heather and ;111111111111111111111111I I I II IIII 1111 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 I I I I I I I I I I I I t 11111111111111111111 L Get Your Lawn and 1 Garden Supplies 1 Now ,'v?i.; ,. ff:, i` y - g We Carry i A Complete line of Lawn and i 1 Garden , ,1 Hand Tools; i Power Mowers 1' ,_and Tillers i Make Your Co -Op Store Your First Stop For . Fertilizers Lawn Seed Peat Moss Seed Potatoes Dutch Sets and Multipliers; Corn, Peas, Etc. EXETER DISTRICT Phone 235-2081 �Ilnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnluunnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnr. CO-OP F. E=." - brother Harold Talbot. Mrs. R. A Carson visited with Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Davies, Ailsa Craig on Tuesday, April 15. Rev. Mary Mclnally was guest minister at Wesley Church of the Mersea Pastoral Charge for their Anniversary service, marking 100 years. Mr. & Mrs. Austin Hobbs had as their guests on Sunday, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Hobbs, their son George of Calgary, Mr. & Mrg. Wm. Egan and Dan and Mr. & Mrs. Carl Jones. Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Summers spent Wednesday and Thursday in Hamilton visiting Mrs. Summers' three sisters there. Mrs. John Babbidge who is a patient in hospital, Mr. & Mrs. Forbes Powell and Mr. & Mrs. 1 Murray Gowland, Mount Hope. Jack Youngson has received his 25 year service pin for his membership in the Canadian Order of Foresters. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Hodgins on the birth of their daughter, Kelly Mary. Mrs. S. Jermyn is spending the month of April in Chattanooga with her sisters. Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Harlton have returned, after spending the winter in Lakeland, Florida. Frank Warrington and his family, wife Diana, son Ralph and daughters Laverne and Kaylene, are from Vancouver and have taken up residence at the Gordon Hodgins home. Mr. Warrington is a brother of Mrs. Donald Roloson. GET PROVINCIAL HONOURS — Seven girls received provincial honours on completion of 12 4-H club projects at Saturday's Perth Achievement Day at Kirkton. 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